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Bill Cronin, president and chief executive officer of the Pasco Economic Development Council, left; Jennifer Cofini, chairwoman of The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce’s board of directors; Hope Allen, president and chief executive officer of The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce; Mike Cox, chairman of the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce; and Mike Moore, chairman of the Pasco County Commission, had a press conference to announce the merger of the Wesley Chapel and Greater Pasco chambers.
Merger yields largest chamber in Pasco By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com
The Greater Wesley Chapel Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Pasco Chamber of Commerce have merged to create the largest chamber in Pasco County. The new chamber has more than 860 members, and it is growing. Wesley Chapel contributed about 615 members in the merger, and Greater Pasco nearly 250 members. The first event of the merged chambers will be a Final Friday mixer on July 28 at the Cheval Golf and Athletic Club, in Tampa. A consolidation resolution received approval in mid-June from the chambers’ board members. The merger was announced on June 28 at a press conference at the Academy of Culinary Arts at Land O’ Lakes High School. Hope Allen, president and chief executive officer of the Wesley Chapel chamber;
Stigma poses obstacle to mental health care By B.C. Manion
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People who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder have a 20 percent risk factor for suicide, Dr. Marlene Hart said, during a community seminar at Pasco-Hernando State College’s Porter Campus at Wiregrass Ranch. Despite that staggering risk, however, many people refuse to seek treatment for mental health problems.
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Dr. Marlene Hart hopes to help reduce the stigma attached to mental illness, with the goal of encouraging more people to seek the treatment they need.
That needs to change, Hart told the audience. A shift in public perception about the
If you go WHAT: Final Friday mixer for chamber members WHEN: July 28 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHERE: Prime 19 @ Cheval Golf and Athletic Club, 4312 Cheval Blvd., Tampa COST: Free INFO: Call Wesley Chapel chamber at (813) 994-8534, or email office@WesleyChapelChamber.com
“We were engaged and now we’re married, blending our two families.” The new chamber and the Pasco EDC can complement one another in supporting the business community, Cox said. Pasco EDC is a nonprofit that works with Pasco government to create jobs and attract See CHAMBER, page 11A
problem could go a long way to help, she said. “We have to fight stigma. It interferes with people getting treatment. It causes people not to come in,” Hart said. “If there is one message that I hope people get — is that psychiatric disorders, including bipolar … are medical problems. “The brain is the most complicated organ in the body,” Hart added.“Why would we think, for whatever reason, it doesn’t have imbalances? It’s not logical.” There are about 5.7 million adult Americans who have been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, which is about 2.6 percent of the population, according to the National Institute on Mental Health. Hart, who is medical director at North Tampa Behavioral Health, has worked with countless clients struggling to overcome the See HEALTH, page 11A
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Michael Cox, chairman of the Greater Pasco chamber; Bill Cronin, president and chief executive officer of the Pasco Economic Development Council; and, Pasco County Commission Chairman Mike Moore were among those who attended. Allen will assume leadership duties of the new chamber. “I don’t have a crystal ball on what the impact will be, but we hope our impact is to be the voice of the business community,” said Allen. “We can speak with one voice, one very large voice.” The merger follows a decision in January to sign an affiliation agreement to allow members to join both chambers at discounted fees. “That’s what got us working together,” said Cox.“We realized it was well-received by our members.” It’s been a natural progression since January, said Allen. “We were officially courting,” she said.
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More construction pops up on State Road 56 By Kathy Steele ksteele@lakerlutznews.com
Until recently the south side of State Road 56, by the Interstate 75 interchange, created the most commercial buzz. Tampa Premium Outlets and a slew of restaurants turned grassland into a shopping and dining mecca. More is on the way. Starbucks is the latest opening on the south side of the highway. It’s next to Culver’s. But, now it’s the north side of the state road that’s starting to see a surge of new restaurants and shops as the next phase of Cypress Creek Town Center kicks into gear. Sierra Center Boulevard, off the entryway at Grand Cypress Drive, is the center of the activity.
The town center straddles both sides of State Road 56, at its juncture with Wesley Chapel Boulevard and Interstate 75. The southern side largely is being developed by Simon Properties and Richard E. Jacobs, with Sierra Properties in control on the northern side. Its properties are listed under the ownership of Pasco Ranch, Inc. Ford’s Garage and Pollo Tropical, which opened in recent months, were first up for Sierra. Now, Wendy’s and Taco Bell are nearly ready for fast-food delivery. Heading east along Sierra Center, work crews are rolling out a parking lot and laying landscaping for a multi-store retail center. According to county permitting records, Men’s Wearhouse, Mellow Mushroom, Mattress One,T-Mobile, and Great Clips are
future tenants. Hutton, with headquarters in Chattanooga, is developing the retail center. Hutton representatives could not be reached for additional details. A stand-alone Chuy’s Mexican Restaurant is slated for a spot just east of the shopping strip, according to county records. In January, a pre-application meeting was held with county planners to discuss a location on Sierra Center for Bahama Breeze Island Grill. Another restaurant headed to Cypress Creek is Newk’s Eatery. According to QSR Magazine, the company, based in Jackson, Mississippi, plans to open as many as 30 new restaurants in Florida in five years. Central Florida and the Tampa Bay area are
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Happy Birthday, America By Helene Rubenstein Grand Horizons
An Independence Day luncheon was held in the community center on July 4, and 110 people celebrated the holiday. The dinner consisted of fried chicken, potato salad, macaroni salad, cole slaw, baked beans and cupcakes for dessert, and it was hosted by Sandy and Al Lindke.The social club provided the free meal. There also were many willing hands to
help with the setup and cleanup. Helpers were Chris and Jerry Buckley, Barb and Bob Williams, Barb Holmes, Judy and Jim Leitzke, Pat McKain, and Sonya and Mitch Mitchell. Everyone seemed to enjoy themselves, and there was a lot of visiting and laughter. Sandy Lindke was nice enough to supply me with the information provided, and she added that the Pledge of Allegiance started the event, and Jim Leitzke blessing the meal with prayer.
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y employees and I have worked together for a long time — some for as many as 15 years. In the beginning, we shared stories about the challenges of raising children.We went on to celebrate their graduations and weddings, and have begun to rejoice, as some of us have become grandparents. Most of us were in our 30s and 40s when we started working together and already had children, from second-graders to high school teenagers. But, we never had a co-worker who became a parent while working for the newspaper. Until now. I’m proud to report that Matt Mistretta, our art director of 10 years, and his wife, Ashley, welcomed their new daughter on March 4. Luna Elselene has the distinction of being the first Laker/Lutz News baby. Now four months old, Luna is cuter than ever. And, according to her parents, she is a perfect baby who is always happy and a delight to be around. Please join me in welcoming Luna to our work community, and sending congratulations to her parents, Matt and Ashley. Since we’re on the topic of babies, I’d like to share with you that I now have a second grandchild. Zachary Joseph was born June 28 in Louisville, Kentucky, to my son Andy Mathes and his wife, Erin. Zachary joins his big brother Connor, who is now nearly 2 years old. Connor loves his dog Patch, dreams about bulldozers and garbage trucks, and says “grandma” with great clarity. He’s also learning to love his weeks-old brother, and not to squeeze him in a headlock, as he does Patch. So, I guess you could say that babies are
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Ashley and Matt Mistretta are the proud parents of Luna Elselene. Matt is the art director of The Laker/Lutz News.
my biggest sphere of influence these days. And that is a good thing, because babies keep you centered and remind you that the purpose of life is not our professional accomplishments, but what we do for those we love. For most of us, those we love the greatest are members of our family — people we’re linked to through heredity and marriage, and those we include as family because of our close, trusting relationships. The love Matt and Ashley have for Luna, and the love I have for my children and grandchildren, far surpass everything else we care about.
Connor Mathes holds his newborn brother, Zachary Joseph. The boys are the grandsons of Diane Kortus, publisher of The Laker/Lutz News.
That doesn’t diminish the pride I have as owner of The Laker/Lutz News, and the positive impact this newspaper has on our readers and advertisers. Or the satisfaction I get from running a business that helps support 12 employees and their families. I never worry that The Laker/Lutz News will not publish on time every week with relevant stories for our readers. I know our printer will get our paper back to us every Tuesday morning, so our carriers can deliver the paper to your home or pick-up location by end-of-day Wednesday. Luna’s father, Matt, is instrumental in this process. Every week he is presented with
stories and photos that he puts together in an inviting design, working around our advertisements. Matt and I are both good at our jobs because we care about the papers, our colleagues and our readers. We work, as do all of our employees, to give you a community newspaper that you welcome into your home every week. But, at the end of the day, Luna, Connor and Zachary are what matter most.And, I’m sure it’s the same in your family. It is a joy to wake up everyday knowing that the love we share with our family gives meaning to everything else we do.
CORRECTION: Michael Valenti has completed his Eagle Scout service project, but has not yet been named an Eagle Scout. A story published in The Laker/Lutz News on July 5 was incorrect on that point.
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PHOTOSHOP CLASSES
Wilderness Lake Preserve will sponsor a series of Adobe Photoshop CC seminars starting July 13, meeting every other week for five weeks.The cost is $5.50 per seminar, or $5 for Wilderness Lake residents. Adobe Lightroom classes will be coming up. For information, email Maury Griffith at Griffoto22@gmail.com.
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CareerSource’s Mobile One will make a stop at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., July 13 from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., for job seekers.The mobile unit is a self-contained resource room with 12 computer stations; satellite internet and telecommunications; and, printing/copying capabilities. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
BLACKOUT POETRY
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host “Blackout Poetry” July 13 from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., for grades eight to 12. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
LAWN CARE SEMINAR
UF/IFAS Pasco Extension will present a “Lawn Care Made Easy” seminar July 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel. Participants can learn proper fertilization techniques, water requirements and the cultural care a lawn needs.To register, visit tinyurl.com/yamvym27.
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Historic Downtown Dade City will host its “Christmas in July Art Walk” July 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. There will be children’s sidewalk art, local artists, and in-store sales and promotions. Just follow the pink flamingoes. For information, call (352) 424-0601.
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Cobb Grove 16 Theatres, 6333 Wesley Grove Blvd., in Wesley Chapel, will offer free summer kids’ movies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 10 a.m.The movies for July 18, July 19 and July 20 are “Ice Age: Collision Course” and “Kung Fu Panda.” Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Same-day ticketing only. Large groups, schools and camps are invited. For information, call (813) 948-5444. The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will offer a soldering basics class July 18 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants can learn about safety, the equipment used, and practice soldering wires on a circuit board. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
project with Lowe’s July 15 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids age 5 and older, accompanied by an adult, can build a project to take home. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will host a Build a Better World program on Post-It note art July 18 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., for grades four to seven. For information, call (813) 788-6375.
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Friends of the Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a book bazaar July 14 and July 15 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. For information, call (352) 5673476.
MONEY AND TEENS
The New River Library, 34043 State Road 54 in Zephyrhills, will offer a presentation on money management and resume building for teens July 14 at 2 p.m., presented by Pasco County Cooperative Extension. For information, call (813) 7886375.
CONVENTION SERIES
Jehovah’s Witnesses will host a series of three-day annual conventions July 14 to July 16, July 21 to July 23, and July 28 to July 30, at the Florida State Fairgrounds. The theme will be “Don’t Give Up!”There will be brief discourses, interviews and short videos, as well as a segment of a three-part feature film,“Remember the Wife of Lot.”Admission is free. No collections will be taken.To register, visit JW.org.
CHAPTER MEETING
The Pasco Chapter of the National Organization for Women will have a meeting July 15 at 1 p.m., at the Regency Park Public Library, 9701 Little Road in New Port Richey.The topic will be running for political office and how to get started. Refreshments will be served. For information, call (727) 266-3115.
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The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host a Build a Better World
The Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., will host the Zephyrhills Fire Department July 19 at 2 p.m., for kids and families to meet the heroes and learn what they do to help build a better world. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
SOLDERING BASICS
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will offer “Hands Only CPR & Water Safety,” with Hillsborough County Fire Rescue, July 14 at 1 p.m. Participants can learn the lifesaving skill and receive hands-on training. The event is in partnership with the American Heart Association. For information, call Jennifer Hodges at (813) 204-2612. The Lutz Senior Center, 112 First Ave., N.W., will offer these upcoming events: • July 14 at 5 p.m.:“Men’s Night Out,” with billiards, dominoes, card games and more • July 17 at 10 a.m.:“Let’s Go Shopping” • July 21 at 1 p.m.: Recycling education with Solid Waste Management Division • July 25 at 11 a.m.:“Yuck:The 10 Spots in your Home with the Most Germs” For information, call (813) 264-3803.
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Congregation Kol Ami, 3919 Moran Road in Tampa, will host a Kiddush luncheon after its 9:30 a.m. Shabbat services July 15. The luncheon is free and open to the community. Non-members are asked to RSVP by calling (813) 962-6338.
ROCK PAINTING
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will offer its Kindness Rocks! rock-painting event July 17 at 6 p.m. Participants can make creations to hide throughout the community. Rocks, paint and brushes will be provided, while supplies last. Participants also can bring their own rocks.The event is for all ages. For information, call Jennifer Hodges at (813) 204-2612.
BLOCK PARTY
Friends of the Lutz Branch Library, 101 W. Lutz Lake Fern Road, will host a block party July 17 at 6:30 p.m., for kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants can use Lego building blocks to create ‘fantastic creatures.’The event is limited to 20 children and their caregivers. For information, call (813) 2733652.
COMPOSTING CLASS
The Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood, will offer a composting class, with the Hillsborough County Extension Service, July 17 at 1 p.m. Participants can learn how to turn yard and kitchen waste into fertile, organic matter to use as a soil amendment, mulch or potting soil. For information, call Jennifer Hodges at (813) 204-2612.
BROMELIAD GUILD
The Bromeliad Guild of Tampa Bay will meet July 17 at 7:30 p.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa.The guest speaker will be Alton Lee on “Why is it Called That?” Meetings include a door prize, Show & Tell, a program, a raffles, sales and refreshments. For information, call (813) 961-1475.
The Mobile Licensing Bus will make a stop at the Zephyrhills Public Library, 5347 Eighth St., July 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., for individuals to renew driver’s licenses or tags and more.The bus will be in the parking lot behind the library. For information, call (813) 780-0064.
OPEN MIC FOR TEENS
The Land O’ Lakes Library, 2818 Collier Parkway, will host a Build a Better World program called “Voice Yourself: Open Mic Coffee House” July 18 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., for grades eight to 12. For information, call (813) 929-1214.
KIDS’ SELF-DEFENSE
Friends of the Lutz Branch Library will offer a kids’ self-defense class July 18 at 2 p.m., for kindergarten through fifth grade, at the Lutz Community Center, 98 First Ave., N.W. The class will offer practical self-defense techniques, taught by a veteran police officer and black belt. For information, call (813) 273-3652.
BINGO FUNDRAISER
Sydney Has a Sister will host a Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser for autism July 19 at 8 p.m., at Buckets Tavern, 4535 Gunn Highway in Tampa. Bingo cards are $10, and there will be a 50/50 raffle.The event is on a first-come, first-served basis. For information, contact Ernie Black at sydneyhasasister@gmail.com.
CARROLLWOOD TOASTMASTER The Carrollwood Toastmasters will meet July 19 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Jimmie B. Keel Regional Library, 2902 W. Bearss Ave., in Carrollwood. For information, visit Carrollwood.toastmastersclubs.org.
SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE
The Gulfside Hospice thrift shops and the Kiwanis Club of Greater West Pasco are partnering to host a Back to School Supply Drive through July 22. Items collected will be donated to students in need at Pasco County elementary schools. Last year, 260 supply filled backpacks were given to eight Pasco County schools and Healthy Families. Donate and receive a voucher for 25 percent off a single item in the thrift shops. Items needed include colored pencils, crayons, erasers, folders, glue sticks, markers, notebooks, paper, pencil cases, pens, scissors, yellow pencils and backpacks. For shop locations, visit GHPPC.org. For information, call Kirsty Churchill at (727) 845-5707.
STUFF THE BUS
Stuff the School Bus for Teachers will take place July 28, July 29 and July 30 at these Walmart donation sites: Land O’ Lakes Boulevard in Lutz, State Road 54 in Wesley Chapel, and Gall Boulevard in Zephyrhills. Shifts for volunteers are available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., to collect donations and stuff the bus.To sign up, visit tinyurl.com/Stuffthebus2017. Minors must be accompanied by an adult age 18 or older. For information, call (727) 835-2028.
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Florida Jazz Express will perform July 19 at 8 p.m., at Dockside Grille, 5015 U.S. 19 in New Port Richey.The 17-piece band will play an assortment of classic and modern big band music, for dancing and listening. Admission is free. For information, call Fred Novomestky at (516) 480-8587. The Hugh Embry Library, 14215 Fourth St., in Dade City, will host a Yu-Gi-Oh Game & Competition Day July 19 at 3:30 p.m., for teens; and, on July 20 at 3:30 p.m., for preteens. For information, call (352) 567-3576.
Pasco County Tax Collector Mike Fasano’s five offices will take part in a Countywide Back-to-School Supply Drive until the end of July. Cash donations also will be accepted. For information, call Greg Giordano at (727) 847-8179, or visit PascoTaxes.com.
The annual Cobb Grove 16 Theatres Backto-School Bash, scheduled for Aug. 12 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., is looking for partners to showcase their businesses in the community and make an impact on kids. If interested, call Demene Benjamin at (813) 948-5444.
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From the moment you walk in, you can literally see the difference. At Starkey Ranch Animal Hospital and Rehab Center, the rehab therapy wing alone seems as big as other veterinary clinics, and is definitely a lot more open than most. This is by design. Having 1,500 sq. ft., of open-concept rehab space is much more calming to both pet and owner, than some cramped, little, windowless room. Owner, Dr. David Sheridan, D.V.M. says, “It feels like they’re at the gym, because basically they are.” He’ll also tell you that in rehab it’s important for the pet owner to be an active part of the process whenever possible, that way they can see all the benefits first-hand. Dr. Sheridan, whose staff includes a certified canine rehab therapist, has been practicing locally since 2004. In addition to being a licensed vet, his background in exercise physiology allows him to apply additional knowledge to pet treatment, be it in postoperative rehab therapy, or while overseeing the fitness training of agility dogs. His wife, Melissa, the animal hospital’s administrator, grew up locally in Carrollwood. They are the parents of three children. Their family owned business on Gunn Highway in Odessa was opened in 2009, under a different name. The Sheridans took over the facility in 2015 and renamed it last
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year to better reflect the variety of services they offered. As a full-service veterinary hospital, they do much more than just rehabilitation therapy. As you’d expect, more familiar services, such as vaccinations, dental care and medical diagnoses, are offered. But, so are things like acupuncture treatment, orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, and ultrasound therapy. Additionally, they offer laser therapy, and can treat cardiac, renal, hepatic, dermatologic and endocrine diseases, as well as diabetes. Turning back to the rehab side, one of their two treadmills is the underwater variety for use in hydrotherapy. It’s clear that Starkey Ranch Animal Hospital and Rehab Center strives to provide the most complete veterinary medical and rehab care around. Call to schedule an appointment for your pets today, and see the difference for yourself.
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point will host a tutorial on “Medication Safety: How to Dose Your Diuretics in the Summer Heat” July 18 at the Rao Musunuru MD Conference Center, 14100 Yosemite Drive in Hudson. The guest speaker will be Dr. Torrey Poholsky. Registration and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by the tutorial at noon. A complimentary lunch will be served. Admission is free. Reservations are required. For information, call (727) 869-5498.
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The Medical Center of Trinity will offer these events at 9330 State Road 54, unless otherwise noted. • Chatterboxes: July 13 and July 27 at 3 p.m. • Autism Support Group: July 13 at 7 p.m. • Huntington’s Disease Support Group: July 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. • NAMI Family & Friends Support Group: July 24 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., at West Campus, 5637 Marine Parkway in New Port Richey. The diabetes support group has been cancelled. For more information or reservations, call (727) 834-5630, or you can visit MedicalCenterTrinity.com.
DIABETES SEMINAR
Florida Hospital Wesley Chapel will offer a free seminar on “Diabetes and Its Management: Myths and Realities” July 18 at noon, in the fourth floor classroom. Dr. Ambreen Qureshi, endocrinologist and thyroid specialist, will discuss the myths and realities of diabetes, and how to manage the disease for an active, healthy life. A light lunch will be provided. For information and to register, visit FloridaHospital.com/Wesley-chapel.
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Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point has recognized Peggy Pappas, RN, with the 11th annual Good Samaritan Health Clinic Nurses’ Gala Nurse of the Year award.A winner is selected from each local hospital. Pappas will reign for one year with community appearances, such as a judge for the Festival of Trees event and riding in the Chasco Fiesta Parade. The hospital also has selected its male and female volunteer of the year award recipients.
Sertoma receives funding Sam Shrieves, marking president of Capital City Bank, presented a $250 check to Debra Golinski, executive director of Sertoma Speech & Hearing Foundation, to be used for program services. Capital City has been a supporter of Sertoma programs in Pasco, Hernando and Citrus counties for nearly 20 years.
Dixie Cagle joined Regional Medical’s volunteer association in 2009 and has volunteered 17,500 hours. Cagle greets patients and families at Welcome A and Welcome D, is a chairperson for Welcome D, a courier team leader and a member of the awards committee. She also has served two years as
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Dr. Rao Musunuru, a cardiologist affiliated with Regional Medical Center Bayonet Point, received a special President's Award, ‘The Heart Award,’ at the 73rd annual awards banquet of the West Pasco Chamber of Commerce on June 16. Musunuru was recognized for his exemplary medical, scientific, humanitarian, advocacy, educational and philanthropic contributions for the past 3 ½ decades. From left, Chip Wichmanowski, president West Pasco Chamber; Dr. Rao Musunuru; and, Derek Pontlitz, newly installed chairman of the board, West Pasco Chamber.
more than 15,000 hours of service. Borel worked for 26 years in the pharmacy, and two years ago started working in materials management making deliveries throughout the hospital. He received the Five Star Award in 2014 and the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from former President George W. Bush in 2008.
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New and existing patients of Bayfront Health Medical Group now have anytime access to make an appointment online, with select medical providers. Bayfront Health Medical Group, affiliated with Bayfront Health Dade City, is among the first health care providers in the area to offer a real-time online booking service. Individuals now have 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week access to check availability and schedule an appointment, using a mobile device or a PC through MyBayfrontHealth.com. The free, online service also can help patients gain access to appointments that open up on a doctor’s calendar due to last-minute cancellations and reschedules. Providers available for the service are Dr. Elizabeth John, internal medicine; Dr. Kozhimala John, internal medicine; Dr. Fernando Morales, primary care; Dr. Kousalya Sara, pediatrics; Dr. Joseph Nystrom, family practice; nurse practitioner Barrie McCrimmon, family practice; and, nurse practitioner Mark Roque, family practice. Most providers are expected to be available for online booking in the future.
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NAMI SUPPORT MEETINGS
The Pasco County Chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) offers two types of support group meetings every month. The NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group is a structured closed group, open only to those with a mental illness diagnosis. The group is for individuals age 18 and older, who are interested in the recovery process, sharing coping skills and being with others who understand the daily challenges of living with a mental illness.The group is facilitated by trained peers. The NAMI Family Support Group is for family members and caregivers of an adult with a mental illness diagnosis. The support meetings cover all brain disorders including, but not limited to, OCD, depression, bipolar, schizophrenia, multiple personalities and more. For information, call (727) 992-9653, or visit NamiPasco.org.
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CLEMSON DEAN’S LIST
These Odessa students were named to the Dean’s List at Clemson University, South Carolina, for the Spring 2017 semester: Kelly R. Barry, psychology; and, Samantha Nicole Cuffe, biological sciences. Students must achieve a grade-point average between 3.5 and 3.99 on a 4.0 scale to be named to the list.
NEW PROGRAMS OPEN HOUSE
Pasco-Hernando State College will host an Aviation Programs Open House July 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at its East Campus, 36727 Blanton Road in Dade City, in the Public Service Technology Building. Pending approval from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, beginning fall 2017, PHSC’s new aviation department will offer two programs:Aviation Administration Associate in Science and Professional Pilot Technology Associate I Science. Future programs will include Aviation Maintenance Administration Associate in Science and Unmanned Vehicles Systems
OUTSTANDING SENIOR
Natalia Campos, of Lutz, has earned the Outstanding Senior Marketing Major Award from the Department of Marketing and International Business at Valdosta State University, in Georgia. Campos was one of 10 accounting, economics, finance, health care administration, international business, management, marketing, and business leadership students recognized for outstanding achievement during the 2016-2017 academic year by the Harley Langdale Jr. College of Business Administration.
FALL REGISTRATION UNDERWAY
Registration for three fall sessions at Pasco-Hernando State College is underway for new and returning students. The fall course schedule is available online at Info.PHSC.edu/course-schedule. New students should contact PHSC for admissions information or apply online at PHSC.edu/admissions. Beginning fall 2017, students may not register for a course after the course’s initial
meeting.The last day to register for online classes is the Sunday before classes begin for each term. The application fee for new students is $25, and orientation and placement tests are free.
NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR SERVICE ACADEMIES
U.S. Rep. Gus Bilirakis (FL-12) is accepting applications for nomination to the U.S. service academies. Each year, Bilirakis has the opportunity to nominate high school students from Florida’s 12th District to be accepted to the U.S. Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy or the Merchant Marine Academy. The office will accept submissions through Sept. 29, and applicants will be interviewed starting in late October. For information or to download an application, visit Bilirakis.house.gov and click on Services.
PASCO SCHOOL GRADES RISE
Pasco County schools achieved school grade improvements with increases in the number of A and B schools, and decreases in the number of schools under state review.
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The improvements reflect the dedication of Pasco County students and teachers, as the district’s grade improved from a C in 2016 to a B. Seven schools improved by two letter grades, and 29 schools improved by one letter grade. Calusa and Hudson elementary schools improved from an F to a C; Lacoochee, Moon Lake and Gulf Trace elementary schools improved from a D to a B; and, Pine View and Quail Hollow elementary schools improved from a C to an A. A focus on school improvement created a reduction in the number of differentiated accountability (DA), turnaround, and lowest 300 schools. DA schools improved from 23 schools in 2016 to only one in 2017. Four schools implemented a turnaround program in 2016, and all have achieved success to come out of turnaround. The number of district lowest 300 improved from 11 to 4. Altogether, there are 15 A, 20 B, 35 C, one D, and no F Pasco district schools. There were four A, two B and one C Pasco charter schools. Athenian Academy of Pasco County saw the highest grade increase among charters, improving from a D to a B.
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Lyndra Davis, of Zephyrhills High School, and Luis Pereira Hernandez, of Wiregrass Ranch High, were each awarded a $500 Carolyn Parslow Memorial Scholarship from the Tampa Chapter of Credit Unions. Both are 2017 graduates and members of the San Antonio Citizens Federal Credit Union. At the presentation were, from left, Jeff Parslow, Carolyn Parslow’s son; Lyndra Davis; Janette McElwain, Suncoast Credit Union; Luis Pereira Hernandez; and Patty Sarne, Tampa Chapter and SACFCU.
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Mosaic’s fertilizer footprint discussed at Chamber breakfast By Kevin Weiss
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As the global population is slated to reach 9 billion by 2050, food production will need to increase by 70 percent, according to Mosaic’s Ron Yasurek, the general manager of the fertilizer producer’s Plant City phosphate facility. Yet, only a small portion of those largescale food needs —about 10 percent — can be solved from developing additional farmland. “We’ve got to find a way to be more efficient and effective with the land that is currently in crop production,”Yasurek said. “The land is just not there,” said Yasurek, the featured speaker at The Greater Zephyrhills Chamber of Commerce July 6 breakfast meeting. The general manager explained Mosaic’s history and what the company does. Mosaic is the world’s leading integrated producer and marketer of concentrated phosphate and potash, he said, noting the Minnesota-based company was formed in 2004 by a merger of IMC Global with the crop nutrition division of Cargill. Florida’s phosphate deposits — first discovered by an U.S.Army Corps of Engineers captain in 1881 — are the basis of an $85 billion industry that supplies three-fourths of the phosphate used in the United States. Mosaic currently mines phosphate rock from 200,000 acres in central Florida, while potash is mined from four mines in North America, primarily in Saskatchewan. Its products are processed into crop nutrients, and then shipped via rail, barge and ocean-going vessel to customers in major agricultural centers throughout the world. The Plant City facility is involved in the production of phosphate fertilizers, combined heat electrical power and fluoridation ingredients. Finished products include Diammonium Phosphate (DAP) and Monoammonium Phosphate (MAP). Globally, one of Mosaic’s ongoing initiatives is smarter agronomy — the science and technology of producing and using plants for food, fuel, fiber, and land reclamation—to meet the world’s rapidly growing needs. The company has reclaimed 48,000 acres of mined land, of which 34,000 acres has been released completely,Yasurek said. Today, Mosaic generates about $7 billion in annual sales. And, much of its product flows through the Port of Tampa. Mosaic represents about 71 percent of the Port’s business, while nearly 50 percent
of the jobs associated with the Port are related to the phosphate business,Yasurek said. Mosaic, meanwhile, employs nearly 9,000 people in six countries, including 3,700 in Florida. Over 1,200 people are employed by Mosaic in Hillsborough County alone — and 400 at the Plant City facility — not including hundreds of support contractors for ongoing capital projects. Statewide, Mosaic divvies up about $44 million in payroll annually. Those figures soon could see an increase in the next three decades. Yasurek said additional growth opportunities for distribution and production are likely to occur in either in Florida or internationally, particularly Brazil. In December, Mosaic agreed to buy Vale Fertilizantes from Brazilian mining company Vale for $2.5 billion.The deal lands Mosaic 4.8 million metric tons of phosphate crop nutrient and 500,000 metric tons of potash capacity annually. Most of the assets are in Brazil. “As food production increases, that’s one of the countries around the world that has opportunity, both from a land, and from an increasing yield perspective,” Yasurek explained. Meanwhile, Mosaic is monitoring potential or active threats to the fertilizer industry, such as the organic product market and overseas phosphate production. Organic food sales in the U.S. increased 8.4 percent in 2016, reaching $43 billion annually, according to the Organic Trade Association. Organic food now accounts for 5.3 percent of all food sales in the U.S. Still, it remains only a “minor threat,” Yasurek said. “When you talk about the amount of food that needs to be grown, it can’t happen (organically),”Yasurek said, noting the farming yield of crops would be about 40 percent less, if not for fertilizers. “I hope that folks can make some more crops from organic needs, but the reality is you’re not going to get away from using macroeconomic inputs in order to boost the production,” he said. A greater threat, Yasurek said, is the expansion of phosphate and potash production in countries such as Morocco, China and Russia. “...From an exchange rate perspective, those guys are killing us,” he said.“If China and Russia can produce and short-sale product into the U.S., then we’ve got a threat to our jobs here. Manufacturing in the U.S. — that is under a constant threat.”
HEALTH, from page 1A difficulties of managing bipolar disorder. She spent 18 years of her career in Dade City, working with patients who grew up and graduated from high school and college. She worked with them through deaths of close family members, through marriages and divorces. She got into the field because she wanted to help. Initially, she trained to be a social worker, but later went back to get her medical degree. She has seen the challenges of mental illness up close because her sister was a schizophrenic. When people are diagnosed with bipolar disorder, it is very common to find someone else in the same family who has been diagnosed with the condition, Hart said. “It is one of the genetically connected medical problems that we know of.” Bipolar disorder, also known as manic-depressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks, according to the National Institute for Mental Health. There are four basic types of bipolar disorder; all of them involve clear changes in mood, energy and activity levels. These moods range from periods of extremely “up,” elated and energized behavior (known as manic episodes) to very sad, “down” or hopeless periods (known as depressive episodes). Less severe manic periods are known as hypomanic episodes, the NIMH reports. Hart said the condition can be difficult to diagnose, and often can go undetected for 10 to 20 years. “How do bipolar patients come to health care? They may be depressed,” Hart said. “So, it looks like a major depression,” she said. They don’t often come in when they’re manic, because they’re having a good time — unless it is causes them problems, Hart said. When people come in to be treated for their mania, it’s generally because they got themselves into trouble, she said. “People get into a fight at Walmart because somebody didn’t move fast enough, or didn’t get out of their way,” she said. Or, “people get into impulsive behaviors, like shoplifting. It’s the thrill.The excitement. “When it gets severe, people run naked in the parking lot,” she added. Or, they may go on lavish spending sprees or make foolish business decisions, she said. Or, they become involved in sexual situations that are not the norm for them, which
Symptoms of bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder, also known as manicdepressive illness, is a brain disorder that causes unusual shifts in mood, energy, activity levels and the ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. People having a manic episode may: • Feel very “up,”“high” or elated • Have a lot of energy • Have increased activity levels • Feel “jumpy” or “wired” • Have trouble sleeping • Become more active than usual • Talk really fast about a lot of different things • Be agitated, irritable or “touchy” • Feel like their thoughts are going very fast • Think they can do a lot of things at once • Do risky things, like spend a lot of money or have reckless sex People having a depressive episode may: • Feel very sad, down, empty or hopeless • Have very little energy • Have decreased activity levels • Have trouble sleeping, they may sleep too little or too much • Feel like they can’t enjoy anything • Feel worried and empty • Have trouble concentrating • Forget things a lot • Eat too much or too little • Feel tired or “slowed down” • Think about death or suicide
Source: National Institute for Mental Health
can lead to relationship problems. “You can imagine if somebody is impulsively engaging in sexual behaviors they do not normally do, that this could cause a problem for their long-term relationship,” Hart said.“We have people coming in all of the time that say,‘You know I got involved in this thing, I don’t know why I did it.’” Excessive drinking may be another sign. “About 40 percent of the people are estimated, who have bipolar, use alcohol to try to get themselves to sleep or calm down.” She points to Robin Williams’ portrayal of Mork, on the television show, “Mork & Mindy” as a classic example of manic behavior. The movie,“Silver Linings Playbook” also offers valuable insights, Hart said. “I thought it was a really excellent portrayal of bipolar disorder,” she said.
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CHAMBER, from page 1A targeted industries to locate or expand in the county. “The chamber really picks up where the (Pasco) EDC leaves off,” Cox said.“There are a lot of businesses that aren’t targeted industries, but they are vital to our local economy.” Some details remain to be worked out on the merger, including the new chamber’s name. A marketing consultant will be hired to do research and gather public input on the name selection. Issues to be sorted out include names related to the geography of the new chamber, but also the Wesley Chapel branding already in place.
CONSTRUCTION, from page 1A target markets, with a menu of fresh-made soups, salads, sandwiches and Californiastyle pizzas. According to its website, the founders also opened McAlister’s Deli. On the northern side of Sierra Center, permits for infrastructure have been issued attached to brand names of Dick’s Sporting Goods, Pet Smart and Burlington. Five Below also is landing in the town center. The shop is a cornucopia for teens and preteens looking for games, jewelry, candy, makeup, computer gear, DVDs, books, school supplies and novelties. Everything is low-budget at $5 or below. A six-story, 132-room Hyatt hotel is in
“We want to make sure it is a very well thought-out process,” said Allen.“We want to do it right.” Members will be able to vote on the matter, she said. A task force initially created to explore the merger will continue to operate until December. Task force members will aid in working through transition details as the merger proceeds. According to the consolidation resolution, the board of directors will expand from 17 to as many as 24 members, with five to seven members from Greater Pasco added to the board. The Lutz office of the Greater Pasco chamber will stay open for now. If needed, a new location will be found in Trinity, Odessa or Lutz.
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Youth track club reaches nationals By Kevin Weiss
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One local youth track club has reached the national stage — gearing up to compete against some of the sport’s best. Speed Starz Track Club recently qualified for the 21st Annual AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Club Championships, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. The Wesley Chapel-based club is sending five athletes, ranging in age from 13 to 17, for its first appearance in the national showcase, held July 11 through July 15. The club championships offer the last chance for athletes to qualify for the 2017 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Detroit, Michigan, July 26 to Aug. 5.The top eight finishers in each track and field event qualify for the Junior Olympics. Representing Speed Starz at the national meet are a trio of athletes from Sunlake High School — rising seniors Arielle Boone and Melissa Mowery, and rising sophomore Gianna Levy. Joining them are Guadalupe Guerra, a rising freshman at Wiregrass Ranch High School, and Landon Williams, a rising seventh-grader at John Long Middle School. Since May, the five athletes — along with several others — have been training extensively with BB Roberts, the club’s head coach. Roberts organized the Speed Starz in 2013 and simultaneously created a sports training company — Fast, Sprint, Quick Athletic Performance LLC. The AAU circuit is regarded as more challenging than the high school and middle school levels. That’s because it has an increased number of elite-caliber athletes from every region of the country. “It’s much more competitive,” said Guerra, a long-distance runner who last season was named 2017 Pasco County Middle School Girls Track Athlete of the Year. “At the school level, there’s not as many people that have as much fast times, so (AAU) pushes you harder,” she said. The athletes’ emotions have been swirling, leading up to the weeklong festivities. “I’m happy, and I’m nervous,” said Boone,“because I’ve never been to a national event.” “I’m kind of just anxious to see what happens,” added Levy.“I feel like this type of competition will give me motivation to really try hard.”
Speed Starz Track Club national qualifiers Arielle Boone, senior, Sunlake High School Events: Long Jump, Triple Jump, 200meter dash, 100-meter dash Gianna Levy, sophomore, Sunlake High School Events: 400-meter hurdles, 200-meter dash, 100-meter dash
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The Speed Starz Track Club recently qualified for the 21st Annual AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Club Championships, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. From left: Landon Williams, Gianna Levy, Melissa Mowery, Arielle Boone and Guadalupe Guerra.
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BB Roberts is the club’s head coach. He organized the Speed Starz in 2013 and simultaneously created a sports training company — Fast, Sprint, Quick Athletic Performance LLC.
Williams, the youngest competitor at 13 years old, echoed similar sentiments. “I’m a little nervous, but it will be exciting,” she said.“I just want to do my best, and beat my previous times.” The national showcase, meanwhile, provides an opportunity for track athletes — particularly upcoming seniors — to catch the eye of college recruiters, who seldom attend regular high school meets. “I tell kids all the time,‘If you really want to get recruited, get involved with this stuff.’ I wish I had done it,” said Roberts. “(Recruiters) go to the state meets sometimes, but they always go to AAU meets every summer.” Roberts also does his part to ensure the
club’s athletes get noticed. “He makes sure that we have our own portfolio…and he really pays attention when it comes to getting recruited,” said Mowery, who’s competing in the heptathlon. Roberts, now 31, was a record-breaking sprinter at Wesley Chapel High School, and later at Coffeyville Community College, a junior college in southeast Kansas. Today, he maintains his passion for track and teaching youth, of all ages and abilities. “Track can help you do anything,” Roberts said, noting it translates well to other sports, including football and soccer. His pupils come from all over Pasco, including Dade City, Zephyrhills, Wesley Chapel, Wiregrass and Land O’ Lakes, over the last few years. Roberts emphasizes proper running form. He’s also an advocate of resistance training, utilizing Kbands and speed parachutes, among other products. Those methods helped Boone set a personal record in the 200-meter dash (25.97). “My first two weeks working with him, I PR’d by over half a second; it’s been a really big help,” said Boone, the 2017 Sunshine Athletic Conference (SAC) East Field Athlete of the Year and one of the county’s top jumpers. It likewise helped Levy, a 2017 SAC East Second-Team All-Conference sprinter and hurdler. A former gymnast, Levy acknowledged
Melissa Mowery, senior, Sunlake High School Events: Heptathlon (100m hurdle, 800m, 200m, high jump, long jump, shot put, javelin) Guadalupe Guerra, freshman, Wiregrass Ranch High School Events: 3,000-meter run, 1,500-meter run, 2,000-meter steeplechase Landon Williams, seventh-grade, John Long Middle School Events: 3,000-meter run, 1500-meter run, 800-meter dash, shot put
her running stride used to be “really bad.” Intense, one-on-one work with Roberts quickly changed that. “He’s really helped my arms, so now I don’t even think about the way I run,” Levy explained. “He takes more time to develop you.” No matter the group’s outcome in Orlando, each is laying the groundwork for next track season. “If you compare their times back when they ran in March or February, there’s a big difference,” Roberts said. “If you ask any professional track athlete, during the summertime is when you peak the highest. It’s why the Olympics are in the summer, and why they have tryouts in the summer.” And, that summer grind has made the athletes eager for the possibilities ahead. That’s especially true for Boone and her fellow Sunlake High comrades. “It’s exciting,” Boone said, “because I know when we come back to the high school season, we’re going to do really good. “We’ve been training all offseason — and that’s when you get better,” she said.
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Members of the Sunlake High School varsity cheerleading team participated in the 16th annual Cheer Hawaii USA Summer Invitational at the University of Hawaii in June. Just 139 cheerleaders and nine coaches from across the United States were selected to participate in the prestigious camp this year. The Sunlake cheerleaders learned new chants and cheers, and also had the opportunity to stunt with Penn State University cheerleaders. From left: Savannah Bobik, Brooke Hodge, Cheer Hawaii co-director Lee Ann Akina, Sunlake coach Pennye Garcia, Lacey Saling, Alexandra Cristofaro and Brynn Schiller.
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Land O’ Lakes High pitcher Callie Turner was named to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-South Region First-Team.
SOFTBALL PITCHER EARNS NATIONAL RECOGNITION Callie Turner, a rising junior at Land O’ Lakes High School, was recently selected to the National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) All-South Region First-Team. The NFCA awards honor softball student-athletes from the association’s five regions with first- and second-team recognition; member coaches from each region’s respective committees selected the honorees. Turner, a University of Tennessee softball commit, is one of 160 student-athletes representing 93 programs to receive 2017 NFCA High School All-Region accolades. Besides Turner, just two other players from Florida received honors— Canterbury’s Danielle Romanello and Taylor Bump. Turner, the Miracle Sports Class 6A Pitcher of the Year and one of the state’s most dominant aces, helped guide Land O’ Lakes (29-3) to its first fastpitch title in May. She won 17 games, posting a 0.21 ERA and 249 strikeouts in 132.2 innings pitched. In her 20 starts, Turner tallied 18 complete games, 10 shutouts and four no-hitters. Also a standout hitter, she batted .319 with 14 RBIs.
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STEINBRENNER HIGH BASEBALL STANDOUT SIGNS PRO CONTRACT
Patrick Morris, a 2017 Steinbrenner High School graduate, has inked a professional baseball contract with the Toronto Blue Jays, netting a signing bonus of $206, 500. Shortly after agreeing to terms, Morris was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Blue Jays in Dunedin, the club’s rookie-level minor league affiliate. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound power-hitting left-handed first baseman was drafted by Toronto in the 14th round of last month’s MLB Draft — the primary mechanism for assigning amateur baseball players, from high schools, colleges, and other amateur baseball clubs. Morris was ranked by Baseball America as the the state’s 89th best draft prospect. Over the past two seasons at Steinbrenner, he displayed extra-base and home run power, tallying eight home runs, 17 doubles and 43 RBIs cumulatively.Also a solid pitcher, he posted a career 2.71 ERA, with 82 strikeouts in 95.2 innings. Besides Morris, other draft picks from The Laker/Lutz News coverage area who have signed pro baseball contracts include: Nate Pearson (Odessa/Bishop McLaughlin Catholic High School/Florida International University/College of Central Florida), who signed with the Toronto Blue Jays; Kevin Merrell (Steinbrenner High School/University of South Florida), who signed with the
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Saint Leo’s Gina Brierley will represent Great Britain’s national team.
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Steinbrenner High’s Patrick Morris has signed a professional baseball contract with the Toronto Blue Jays. He’s been assigned to the club’s rookie-level minor league affiliate in Dunedin.
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Saint Leo women’s basketball rising sophomore Gina Brierley was selected as one of 12 players to represent Great Britain at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) U20 Women’s European Championships (Division B). The tournament runs from July 8 to July 16, in Eilat, Israel. “I’m thrilled to be given the opportunity to be selected for the Great Britain U20 squad,” Brierley said, in a release.“It’s always an honor to get a call from your home nation; it’s the icing on the cake of what has been a fantastic year for me. I just want to take the opportunity to thank the coaching staff at Saint Leo, especially Coach (Anthony) Crocitto, who gave me the chance to further my sporting career at an amazing university.” Brierley and her squad will first face Ireland on July 8. They will also face Romania, Israel, Belarus and Croatia in consecutive days as part of group play. The other group will include Germany, Iceland, Slovak Republic, Czech Republic, Greece and Ukraine. The native of Manchester, England finished her freshman season at Saint Leo averaging 6.9 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.3 assists. The 5-foot-7 guard also scored in double figures four times, including a season-high 22 points at Eckerd on Dec. 10. “I’m so proud to see Gina represent and make this team,” Saint Leo head coach Anthony Crocitto said. “She has mentally and physically put in the work this summer and deserves this opportunity.We are all excited to follow Gina’s success.” Meanwhile, Brierley’s teammates will be student-athletes from Louisiana State, Illinois State, Lipscomb, Loyola University Maryland, and others from around Great Britain.
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Runners survey the course and wait for the start of the morning race. Joseph Salerno, of Wesley Chapel, finished first this year.
Lutz draws a crowd on July Fourth By B.C. Manion bcmanion@lakerlutznews.com
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hether they were competing in the Cake Bake competition, driving a float in the parade, or checking out the entertainment at the old Lutz Depot — Lutz was a popular place to be on the Fourth of July. Once again, the annual event was a showcase for patriotism — from a rendition of the national anthem, to the traditional raising of the American flag, to a pa-
rade which wound its way down Lutz Lake Fern Road, along Second Avenue N.W., down First Street N.W., and then in front of the Lutz Branch Library. Scouts sold hot dogs and cheeseburgers, the GFWC Lutz-Land O’ Lakes Woman’s Club sold doughnuts and coffee, and other vendors sold everything from handmade soap to smoked mullet to homemade jam. People of all ages seemed to get into the spirit of things at Lutz’s Independence Day event — joining together to celebrate America’s birth.
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The wind-blown American flag covering his face did not throw this scout from Boy Scout Troop 12 off course, during the annual Lutz Independence Day celebration. Three-month-old Braylen Moore had a great viewing place for the parade, sitting on her mom’s — Emily Moore of Lutz — lap at the parade.
Dave Sheridan, left, of Carrollwood, and wife, Moriah, try to keep their 5-year-old pug, Reggie, cool during the Lutz Fourth of July parade. It was a hot one.
The military was well-represented during Lutz’s annual Fourth of July parade.
A four-wheeler pulls the Tampa BMX float along the Lutz Fourth of July parade route.
Frank Danielson, of Lutz, made sure everyone in the crowd had a miniature American flag to wave at passing floats.
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When Virginia came to the shelter, she had an odd indentation in her upper lip. After being examined by the veterinarian, it was determined to be a ‘rodent ulcer.’ This does not mean that she was actually bitten or hurt by another animal, but it is a reaction that can be seen in cats, sometimes related to allergies, genetic disposition or autoimmune issues. With antibiotic and steroid treatments, Virginia is doing quite well, and there is already great improvement. Virginia will need long-term monitoring and treatment during her lifetime.
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Occasional visitors This bird, believed to be a black-hooded conure, visits the feeder of Karen Whitenton’s Lutz home in Willow Bend, throughout the year. As many as six or seven may fly in at the same time and hang around, eating for 30 minutes or so. Then, they fly off and aren’t seen again for a month to three months. The birds have a very loud squawk, and Whitenton can always hear them coming before she sees them. The conure’s orange ‘pant legs’ are distinctive.
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Carter’s Canine Rescues will host a dog adoption event July 15 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Quality Pet Market, 1408 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Lutz. For information, call (813) 909-1767 or Carter’s Rescues at (813) 235-6366.
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Grant is a ladies’ man
Grant is a sweet man who has been at the shelter for more than four months. He is fondly known as our ‘Lumpy Headed Lovebug.’ Grant gets very attached to his special ladies and always keeps an eye around the shelter for his favorite people. Grant has nothing but love to give and, in return, he will provide you hours of antics and loads of personality. He is about 8 years old and still has quite a bit of spring in his step.
If you would like to adopt Grant, be sure to visit Pasco County Animal Services at 19640 Dogpatch Lane in Land O’ Lakes. The adoption center is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 6:30 p.m. All adoption fees include spay/neuter, microchip and vaccines. For more information, email adoptionpartners@pascocountyfl.net.
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Leadership Pasco graduates Class of 2017 The Leadership Pasco Class of 2017 graduated 35 individuals representing emerging and existing community leaders who live or work in Pasco County. Class members took part in program sessions, tours, and candid conversations with community leaders to broaden their local understanding of the ever-changing needs of Pasco County. Graduates included John Jay Anglada, Vine Church; Kelly Banchak, BAYS Florida; Devon Barnett, Pasco Economic Development Council; Mitchel Beason, Duke Energy; Patrick Bene, Bene’s Career Academy; Tammy Berryhill, Pasco County Schools; Mike Bishop, Big Storm Brewing Co.; Jan Brameyer, Ultra Technology Inc.; Billy Bullwinkel, Gulf Coast Injury Center; John Butler, Michels and Lundquist Funeral Home; Justin Callow, Stone, Parker & Company C.P.A., P.A.; Jose Cardenas; Jose Cardenas LLC; Andrew Coble, Youth and Family Alternatives Inc.; Nancy Dougherty, Metropolitan Ministries; Jeff Ford, Man Up and Go; Debbie Gay, Paula S. O’ Neil Clerk & Comptroller; Melissa Gulvin, Southwest Florida Water Management District; Richard Hayes, Digital Lightbridge; Danielle Husband, Youth and Family Alternatives Inc.; Major Brett Landsberg, Pasco County Sheriff’s Office; Jason Longo, Saint Leo University; Grace Maselli, NAMI Pasco; Allison Maughn, Gulfside Hospice & Pasco Palliative Care; Cloyd Mellinger, Pasco County BCC; Chris Morris, Wells Fargo Advisors; Christine Pejot, Pasco County Schools; Dr. Jose Peralta, Premier Community Healthcare Group; Rita Priest, AscensionConsult; Adam Shoemaker, Life Care Center; Gene Snyder, Platinum Bank; Patti Templeton, Generations Christian Church; and, Sheryl Zayac, Morton Plant NorthBay Hospital.
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